Program Assistant Adult Day
- Cassia
- Buffalo, MN 55313, USA
Job Description
Open Circle of Buffalo is hiring a Program Assistant to join our adult day team! This is the perfect position for those seeking variety and a work life balance. No evenings, weekends or holidays! Come and join our fun, close-knit family at our engaging adult day program, where you will make a difference and feel appreciated. We will train for this position!
As a Program Assistant at Open Circle of Buffalo, you will help create and implement various activity programs such as art projects, exercise groups, trivia games, small group discussions and all kinds of musical programs. You will also go on group outings which may include shopping excursions, attend local events and more! Other duties include assisting members with personal needs, pass medications, and help with the daily upkeep of the center. Our ideal candidate is passionate about working with mature adults, thrives in a positive work environment, and has good critical thinking skills.
Position Type: Part-Time
Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm working three days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience
Location: 619 Montrose Blvd, Buffalo, MN 55313
Program Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily recreational and leisure activities.
- Assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
- Take vital signs.
- Daily charting.
- Assist in creating and implementing daily programs/activities.
- Transport participants in mornings, afternoons and activity outings.
- Daily upkeep of Adult Day Center.
- Perform additional tasks as needed.
Program Assistant Qualifications:
- Prior caregiving experience preferred, but not required.
- Activity planning or related skills.
- Must be CPR and First Aide Certified or willing to be trained.
- Must possess a valid MN Driver’s License.
- A desire to work with elderly adults.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages with credit for experience
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b) /401(k) with employer match
- Work life balance
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family
About Us:
Open Circle of Buffalo is a vibrant adult day program where friendships flourish and members engage in a wide range of meaningful, enriching activities. Our nurturing environment provides supportive care, engaging opportunities, and resources that allow older adults to remain active, independent, and connected to their community. Most importantly, our program brings joy, purpose, and laughter to each day—because life is better when shared with friends.
As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.opencircle.org/buffalo/
Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!
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Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. Located in Edina, MN, our home office supports a network of senior living communities and services across Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and Florida.
At Cassia we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.
Cassia’s mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. Cassia provides independent and assisted living communities, memory care, skilled nursing care centers, short-term rehabilitation centers, adult day programs and a variety of community-based services for older adults across five states.
Enrich lives in a fulfilling career of service.
At Cassia, our team of nurses, caretakers, culinary specialists and more dedicate their lives to caring for older adults. As an employer, we recognize that dedication and provide the support and guidance to create a fulfilling career in senior living. When you join our team, you'll see the positive impact your work has, not just on the lives of our community members, but on yours as well.
Why choose Cassia?
- Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with deep experience providing housing, health care and community services to older adults.
- We are one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the United States, with more than 40 senior living communities across five states.
- We consistently receive high rankings on employee and resident satisfaction surveys.
- We believe in helping our employees grow. In fact, many of our managers and directors began their careers as front-line employees.
- We offer our team members the ability to follow their passions and provide options to work in long-term care, assisted living, adult day, hospice, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy settings.
- We recognize and reward our hardworking employees and offer awards to those who go above and beyond in caring for our community members.